> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thequarry.media/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Weekly Briefing from The Quarry - URL: https://www.thequarry.media/the-weekly-briefing-from-the-quarry-19/ - Published: 2025-10-21T14:55:04.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-21T14:55:04.000Z - Description: All the latest from The Quarry newsroom. - Author: Nick Mann - Tags: The Briefing --- ### Dig Deeper [CI Sustainability Business Conference Special: How we live is exhausting the planet’s capacity to cope, but there is hope and an opportunity worth trillions![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-180.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyNick Mann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-sixth-form-1-.png)](https://www.thequarry.media/channel-islands-sustainability-business-conference-special-report-how-we-live-is-exhausting-the-planets-capacity-to-cope-but-there-is-hope-and-an-opportunity-worth-trillions-for-busines/) [Prisoners can leave custody with a sense of accomplishment, only to then be abandoned in the community![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-171.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyNick Mann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Copy-of-Copy-of-sixth-form.png)](https://www.thequarry.media/prisoners-can-leave-custody-with-a-sense-of-accomplishment-only-to-then-be-abandoned-in-the-community/) --- ### In other News [Cyber criminals targetted thousands of patients after stealing data from MSG![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-179.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyNick Mann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/MSG.jpg)](https://www.thequarry.media/cyber-criminals-targetted-thousands-of-patients-after-stealing-data-from-msg/) - Medical Specialist Group fined up to £100,000 by Data Protection Authority - Cyber criminal theft of emails at end of 2021 not noticed for three months - They used the data to target patients with scams - Action plan by MSG in response said to exceed DPA expectations [Route Isabelle bombs update confirms delay and ongoing assessment of what action is neededListen to this article0:00/289.6561× \* Home Affairs continues to investigate what to do about four suspected unexploded ordnance on Route Isabelle. \* A memorandum of understanding has now been signed with Defence Science and Technical Laboratory to review survey of the land which showed four abnormalities. \* Assessment results are![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-178.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Route-Isabelle-bombs-map-2.jpg)](https://www.thequarry.media/route-isabelle-bombs-update-confirms-delay-and-ongoing-assessment-of-what-action-is-needed/) - Home Affairs continues to investigate what to do about four suspected unexploded ordnance on Route Isabelle. - A memorandum of understanding has now been signed with Defence Science and Technical Laboratory to review survey of the land which showed four abnormalities. - Assessment results are expected within four to six weeks. - Committee President Marc Leadbeater emphasises public safety and cost-effectiveness. [Dedication and remembrance events scheduled in Guernsey for 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-177.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-sixth-form.png)](https://www.thequarry.media/dedication-and-remembrance-events-scheduled-in-guernsey-for-2025/) - The Field of Remembrance will be dedicated on Thursday 23rd October. - A service will be conducted by the Dean with the Bailiff, Sir Richard McMahon, present. - Remembrance Day observances will occur on 9th November. - The Act of Remembrance includes a two-minute silence at 11am. - Ex-servicemen and women are invited to join the Remembrance Sunday Parade. [Wildlife photography competition open for entries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-176.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/fish.jpg)](https://www.thequarry.media/wildlife-photography-competition-open-for-entries/) - Bailiwick Wildlife Photography Exhibition now in its fifth year. - A sustainability award will be dedicated to recognising captivating photography of local ecosystems. - The exhibition runs coinciding with the reopening of the Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery. - Competition entries are now open, with winners announced at the exhibition's opening night. - Selected entries will be available for public viewing from the end of October. [La Grande Mare: First step complete in building a lasting world-class sporting and hospitality legacy for Guernsey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-175.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/LGM1.jpg)](https://www.thequarry.media/la-grande-mare-first-step-guernsey/) - New Golf Performance Centre opens at La Grande Mare on Saturday 1 November - Work continues on the course and County Club - Owner Steve Lansdown says the world-class facility is being built to create a lasting legacy for the island [Programme helping children learn to cycle in Guernsey back up to full strength![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-173.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Bikeability-at-Vauvert.jpg)](https://www.thequarry.media/programme-helping-children-learn-to-cycle-in-guernsey-back-up-to-full-strength/) - Bikeability training is actively ongoing this school term. - Three new instructors have completed their training, bringing the team back to full strength. - Over 2,000 school children have been trained since September 2021. - The Health Improvement Commission is funding a ‘Learn 2 Ride’ after-school initiative. - 'Cycle Confidence' sessions for adults are successfully conducted. [Backing for improved wildlife meadow at Fort Field![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-174.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Drone-view-towards-Morley-Chapel-scaled-copy.jpg)](https://www.thequarry.media/backing-for-improved-wildlife-meadow-at-fort-field-2/) - The Pollinator Project conducted a public consultation regarding the future of Fort Field. - Over 95 questionnaires and 86 written comments were collected. - 74% of respondents supported the continued management of the native wildflower meadow. - A three-year Service Level Agreement will begin in January 2026 to implement recommendations. - The project aims to demonstrate effective habitat management to enhance biodiversity across Guernsey. [David Robilliard: welcome to the friendly isle exhibition opens in Guernsey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/icon/The-Quarry-logo-1-1-172.png)The Quarry - Independent news from GuernseyThe Quarry![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-15.11.32.png)](https://www.thequarry.media/david-robilliard-welcome-to-the-friendly-isle-exhibition-opens-in-guernsey/) - Guernsey Museums & Galleries and Guernsey Arts present a new exhibition on local artist David Robilliard. - The exhibition runs from 18 October to 31 December 2025 at Guernsey Museum. - Robilliard's works are included in major collections but remain largely under-recognised at home. - The exhibition features newly acquired artworks and a retrospective of his life and legacy. - A loan from the UK Government Art Collection highlights Robilliard’s national significance. ****Become a member to have a voice in our work** [Support The Quarry ](https://www.thequarry.media/#/portal/signup) --- ## **Information Hub** ### **Planning** [What’s happening near you? 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